Verses 2:1-4:

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Philippians Christ In The ChurchLesson 4

• Verses 21-4
• Therefore indicates a connection between the
  previous exhortation to show conduct worthy of
  the gospel of Christ (127) and the various
  behaviors encouraged in this chapter.
• If raises no doubt about the existence of these
  blessings available to faithful Christians.
• Consolation
• Comfort
• Fellowship
• Affection and Mercy

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Philippians Christ In The ChurchLesson 4

• Verses 21-4
• Although every memory of the Philippians brought
  joy to Paul, there was room for their commitment
  to become even stronger through a deeper love for
  good people and good things (19).
• The main thing that would make their discipleship
  complete was to be like-minded - literally,
  thinking the same thing.

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Philippians Christ In The ChurchLesson 4

• Verses 21-4
• Two things were necessary for like-mindedness
  among Gods people
• Having the same love.
• Being of one accord.
• There is no room in the Lords work for
  competition among the workers.

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Philippians Christ In The ChurchLesson 4

• Verses 21-4
• Humility toward oneself and a high esteem for
  others are the proper reasons for any act of
  service.
• Disciples are not forbidden to look out for their
  own interests.

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Philippians Christ In The ChurchLesson 4

• Verses 25-8
• The magnitude of Christs sacrifice of His own
  interests for those of a world of lost and
  degenerate creatures is impossible for the human
  mind to comprehend.
• We can also understand that His perfect
  self-lessness should serve as the goal toward
  which our imperfect relationships with others
  must reach.

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Philippians Christ In The ChurchLesson 4

• Verses 25-8
• The enormity of the Lords action is analyzed in
  verses 6-8
• Prior to His appearance in the world, He was in
  the form of God.
• The Word did not consider His own divine essence
  as something He would grasp.
• Mans desperate situation was enough to prompt
  the Godhead to choose the Word to become mans
  Savior.

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Philippians Christ In The ChurchLesson 4

• Verses 25-8
• The enormity of the Lords action is analyzed in
  verses 6-8
• The second step was to take His own choice
  the form of a servant.
• Taking on Himself the form of a servant also
  involved taking the likeness of men.
• The third step that Jesus chose to take in
  sacrificing Himself for mankind was to humble
  Himself.

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Philippians Christ In The ChurchLesson 4

• Verses 29-11
• The Father highly exalted Him to sit at His right
  hand of power in heaven.
• The Father gave Him the only name which is
  above every other name.
• Heavens plan decreed that not only would Jesus
  receive the ultimate reward of His faithfulness
  but also that His accomplishment would be
  acknowledged by every creature incapable of such
  an achievement.